Senior Merchandiser-South Florida

Sysco•University Lakes Mobile Home Park, FL

About The Position

This position is responsible for procurement functions associated with the company’s product inventory needs. Items are required to be purchased within company cost and quality parameters and delivered at competitive levels consistent with company policy and performance standards. Timely scheduling of pick up and receipt of products. Interacting with suppliers. Interacting with the sales team. Handling of key suppliers and brands. Attending intercompany department meetings. Assisting with department training.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
3 years’ purchasing experience required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Excellent follow-through and organizational skills required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Foodservice distribution preferred.
AS400 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews guide daily and place purchase orders (PO) as needed with suppliers.
Orders need to be accurate for amount, freight, price, and dates and must be consistent with company policy and performance standards.
Negotiating quotes with suppliers as needed.
Working with finance and vendors on payment requirements.
Reviews and acts as required to ensure proper and correct inventory levels by using the system generated reports and information from internal departments. (i.e. out of stock and over-allocated reports)
Daily communication with the sales team.
Uses weekly reports and meetings to achieve the best possible inventory levels, dated product, and returns.
Confirms all PO’s for accurate pricing, quantity, freight, and dates.
Works with inland logistics to arrange for on-time product deliveries.
Updates all item and vendor information in the system, as required. (pricing, freight, brackets, ship points, etc.)
Inter-department training and on-the-floor merchandising support.